Video Samples

Excerpts from Fun with Composer's Instructional DVD's

Teacher Guide (Pre K- Gr. 3) Vol. IDiscover how children can make “magical” soup through the music of Mozart. In section A of the “Marriage of Figaro” children will be adding spices from their imaginary spice cupboards with presto fast hands. In Section B, they will “stir it up” using a legato stir, and in Section C they will shout out to everyone in the land to “Come and taste their soup” using their forte voices. This video sample is taken after one 50 minute class with kindergarten students that had never been exposed to the materials. Print off the map and follow along with the music just as the students do! A great tool to teach the concept of form! Enjoy!

Teacher Guide (Pre K-Gr. 3) Vol. II

Take a peak atFun with Composer’s version of theWilliam Tell Overture by Rossini. In this video you will witness how classical music can be fun for all ages! Together children and adults alike experience the thrill of racing at a professional race track in Winnipeg, Manitoba with none other than Farmer Bob’s “Old Joe.” Children will be able to identify section A and B of the music, demonstrating this through a change in direction as they gallop to the beat .

When they come to the “bridge” (connecting segment of music) a brave soloist who portrays “Old Joe” will gallop triumphantly as the crowd cheers on! Through the lyrics the children realize that it doesn’t matter how you place in the race but just by participating you are a winner. Old Joe teaches children that in order to achieve your dreams you must be determined, work hard and never quit! Anything is possible if you believe in yourself!

These are just a few of the many, many Fun with Composer pieces which children love. All pieces may be viewed as either a “Final Outcome” or step by step under “Lesson” on ourInstructional DVDs found in our Teacher Guides.